When the Dr tells you that you've got to undress to any degree, or put on a gown, and then leaves the room, do you worry that he'll come back too quickly and catch you while you're still undressing/naked?
And then soemtimes you barely make it, and sometimes he's gone for a longer time....they should just time it so it's the same every time!!
And then soemtimes you barely make it, and sometimes he's gone for a longer time....they should just time it so it's the same every time!!
about 6 weeks ago, my annual physical was scheduled, my doc was gone so I had a replacement. she came in and went over some numbers and told me to get undressed and she'd be right back. She's gonna see me naked anyway (no gown provided), so why step out for me to get undressed?
Then again the doctor can't always "time" it because....
1) Not everyone takes the same amount of time to get 'ready'
2) The doctor is often dealing with other patients. I mean it's not like you're the only one he or she is going to see for the day.
3) The doctor also has other work to do while waiting for you to get ready
Having to strip is not as big of an anxiety for men I guess as it is for women. (I strip and walk naked through the shower room at my local gym) but I do not like having to go to the doctor for the physical.
The anxiety over the prostate test sometimes sends my blood pressure really high. (I will have to have it taken once or twice more before I leave because they think it is too high sometimes.)
You are normal. Going to the doctor is not pleasant.